StreetSports

Hello. I havnt been on in a long time, but my story goes like this. I've owned 350z's since 2008. The 350z I have now was hydro locked. I bought a low mile engine from ebay a couple years ago and it came with a loud rod knock. The engine seized while making a video to send to the seller. After being screwed by the seller, the car has sat since.

I want to go the route of getting a fresh rebuilt engine. I'm not looking for a built short or long block unless the cost is close to the cost of a non built one. I want to stick with the vq35de because the chassis has 65k miles and 5k in suspension and bushings. Plus headers, downpipes and a new jwt clutch n flywheel.
Another thing to keep in mind is that both of the engine cores i have are bad. One has a hole in the side of the block.

jhc

Z1 and Soho Motorsports come to mind but they're both on the east coast (shipping $$$). Dynosty in Louisville specializes in VQs. If you need a dependable engine these are all solid choices, perhaps expensive. An economical option would be to take what you have to a machine shop, or at least get a quote. Gl!

StreetSports

I'm not looking for a built engine. Just a remanufactured one. Doesn't need $1,000 pistons. Also, the engines I have are trash. Thanks for the response, but I stated both in the op

DarkZ03

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Only place that sells reman engines is Nissan but it's $7k for one

jhc

Perhaps I can unpack the idea-
From the recommendations I gave you can choose OEM, Stage 1, 2, or 3. An OEM rebuild would be just that. You'll need to clarify if oil/water pumps are brand new. Gl!

StreetSports

Thanks. I didn't know they had an oem option. Just saw stage 1 for 12k or something lol. I see shops on Craigslist and eBay that sell rebuilt motors for around 4 grand. I guess I was hoping somebody knew which one did the best work.

jhc

As it turns out I'm wrong. Z1 has discontinued the VQ35 OEM option stating Nissan has discontinued the product. It was $6200.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/long-a...6db28aaa9c44e6

icer5160

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It also looks like Kyle from Import Parts Pro has stopped offering engine packages. This is a real bummer. I only know of one high quality/experienced machine shop in my area that offers engine rebuilds for Nissans. Aside from that, it looks like if you want a bone stock option at a low price, your best bet is to purchase a used/pulled unit from a Nissan/Infiniti specialized auto recycler/dismantler. Unfortunately these engines don't typically come with any guarantees making them a gamble.

I know there are high volume rebuilders in the U.S., but I don't have any data/referrals about them in regards to Nissan engines. Most specialize in rebuilding domestics.
-Icer

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bre240z

i dont need a engine but i was wondering about this too. Whats the deal with "JDM" engines i see for sale on ebay and on offer up? will these work on USDM 350z's ?

icer5160

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Don't quote me on this, but my understanding is that Japan (gov't) is very strict on emissions and age/mileage of vehicles (tax implications). Because of this, many owners there refresh their engines or sell their vehicles early. For Japan it's considered high mileage, but to the rest of the world, these engines have plenty of life left in them. Because of this JDM engines are heavily exported and sought after. Years ago I visited the Philippines and discovered that just about every Jeepney on the road there is running with surplus (used) engines imported from Japan (mostly Toyota 22Rs).

It's still a gamble to purchase any used engine, but in general, JDM engines are a safer bet. At least that's the market stigma as I understand it.

Talking about 350Z engines specifically (JDM vs. USDM markets), these should be a plug and play fit assuming you've done your homework on the differences between DE, Revup DE, and HR variants. As an example...Don't be trying to slap an HR into a DE chassis/year and expect it to be plug and play.

That's just my 2c on the matter. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable about Japan will chime in and give me some constructive criticism.
Cheers!
-Icer

Aeneas137

I bought a JDM import for my 98 4Runner a few years ago and it was not quite plug and play, though literal wire harness plugs were not the same and had to be tweaked. but it is true that most of those engines are under 70K miles.

omarbar2400

I would probably get a jdm engine in your case. I just blew my engine and got a low mileage jdm import. Its pretty plug and play mine came from an automatic g35 so all I had to do was install a pilot bushing, swap over old headers because new ones were different and swap over the old engine mounts because they were slightly different.